TIATR REVIEW JP Pereira
This tiatr written and directed by Com. Agostinho and produced by Domnick D’Mello is a fine presentation of a tale of loving parents facing an ungrateful, heartless son. But this one has an interesting twist!
Catarina and Carlos are an elderly couple. They are enjoying their togetherness, with what they have and without any greed. Their only son Jesus, has completed his studies in Bangalore and is supposed to return home soon. All arrangements are made by the parents with plenty of playful banter. But Carlos is worried. The previous night he had a dream that his son had married without informing them. And dreams come true at times! The son returns with Mitali, a Hindu and her father Baburao. They are already married. Lots of questions later, sadness prevails. Life continues with the son and his wife, ill-treating the parents and Baburao, instigating more quarrels. Watch the rest on stage, as the tale unfolds with the parents taking a decision that causes quite a stir in the family and among the audience. Don’t miss this total entertainer.
The script, direction and the acting is superb. The tale is an eye-opener to parents, who depend so much on their children. The parents have to compulsorily do certain things for the children, as it is their ‘kaido’. But what about the children’s responsibility? Ratna gives light effects to Ambajim ‘s sets. Jerson provides extra sound. There is plenty of humour, some good songs and a fine band. Dolla and Pradeep Naik play the elderly couple. The two vibe well, with crisp dialogue delivery, fine acting and dressed as required for the roles. Tracy is great as Mitali, the accent is just right as well as her cruel and scheming stage persona. Creto enacts his role of the ungrateful son in style and Benny de Aldona as Baburao, is simply superb. Fiona, Nato, Brian, Joyel and Ambe had the audience in splits with some good clean comedy. Agostinho does a guest appearance.
The band has Alloy, Edrol (trumpets), Ashben (saxophone), Ivo (drums), Elvis (bass) and Jamiston (keyboard). The opening is by Sneha Pires. The young lady sings in style and returns for another duet. There are more songs from Benny de Aldona, Francis de Tuem, Tony de Ribandar, Jr. Reagan and others. Solos by Olga Vaz and Peter de Arambol stand out.
